Sermons of Meister Eckhart E-Book

Meister Eckhart

• Herausgeber: DigiCat
• Kategorie: Religion und Spiritualität
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2023

Beschreibung

Meister Eckhart's 'Sermons of Meister Eckhart' offers readers a profound insight into the mysticism and spiritual teachings of this influential medieval theologian and philosopher. The book is a collection of sermons that explore deep philosophical concepts with a poetic and contemplative literary style, reflecting the author's unique perspective on the relationship between the individual soul and divine essence. Meister Eckhart's sermons are characterized by their rich metaphors, profound insights, and challenging ideas that invite readers to ponder the deepest questions of existence. This work is a cornerstone of Christian mysticism and a valuable source for anyone interested in exploring the nature of spirituality and the human experience. Meister Eckhart's timeless wisdom continues to inspire and challenge readers to this day.

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Meister Eckhart

Sermons of Meister Eckhart

 

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Table of Contents

Preface

The Attractive Power of God

The Nearness of the Kingdom

The Angel’s Greeting

True Hearing

The Self-Communication of God

Sanctification

Outward and Inward Morality

Preface

Table of Contents

Meister Eckhart, who has been called the “Father of German thought”, was a Dominican monk, and one of the most profound thinkers of the Middle Ages. He was born about 1260 A.D. in Thuringia, and purportedly died at Cologne 1327 A.D. although his burial site has never been discovered. In 1295 he was Prior of the Dominicans at Erfurt and Vicar-General of Thuringia. In 1300 he was sent to the University of Paris, where he studied Aristotle and the Platonists, and took the degree of Master of Arts. It is possible also that he taught at Paris. He already had a wide reputation as a philosopher, and was summoned to Rome in 1302 to assist Pope Boniface VIII. in his struggle against Philip the Fair. In 1304 he became Provincial of his order for Saxony, and in 1307 Vicar-General of Bohemia. In 1311 he was sent again to act as professor of theology in the school of Dominicans in Paris, and afterwards in Strassbourg. Everywhere his teaching and preaching left a deep mark. At Strassbourg he aroused suspicions and created enemies; his doctrine was accused of resembling that of the heretical sects of the “Beghards” and “Brothers of the Holy Spirit”. The Superior-General of the Franciscan Order had his writings submitted to a close examination by the Priors of Worms and Mayence. The history of this episode is very obscure. It appears that Eckhart was cited before the tribunal of the Inquisition at Cologne, and that he professed himself willing to withdraw anything that his writings might contain contrary to the teaching of the Church. The matter was referred to the Pope, who, in 1329, condemned certain propositions extracted from the writings of Eckhart two years after his disappearance.